Last Update: 25 April, 2000
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JOAN OF ARC Only the French can do it like this. By Karen Yeo.

The Ten Commandments: Notes on the Film Notes on the film by essayist and author Jeffrey Dane.

THE KING AND I Doesn't live up to the biblical digitalia of THE PRINCE OF EGYPT (but what could?) or the sophisticated charm of ANASTASIA. Reviewed by a disappointed WenQing.

Good one about change and the loss of innocence from BIG writer, says WenQing.

MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE Ack! Throw it back, says Su-Fern. Despite filmmaking brand names and Kevin Costner, this one is too disappointing.

PAYBACK Cheesy action flick with obvious plot and dose of the 70s caricatures and cliches. Fun! Says Wen-Qing.

AMERICAN HISTORY X Powerful, gripping movie that doesn't preach anti-racism, but tells story from perspective of sinners themselves. Jack Choo approves.

CELEBRITY Who cares what James Beardinelli says (and what would he know)? CELEBRITY is funny, pitting the age-old Allensque caricature against the trappings of stardom. Worth much more than any of our current blockbusters, says guest writer Lau Chee Nien.

CORRUPTOR Better than the Replacement. Reviewed by WenQing.

LOCK, STOCK AND TWO SMOKING BARRELS Fantastic outing comprising a big riot of fun, black humour and close scrapes. Reviewed by WenQing.

YOU'VE GOT MAIL How wrong can you go with Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks in a romantic comedy? Throw in Nora Ephron, chat rooms and a Bookstore and there's really nothing we can't tell you that you don't already know about this film. Reviewed by Jack Choo.

SOLDIER Unpretentious Kurt Russell gig with neato action and none of the confusing blockbuster trappings. Reviewed by Dominic Ow.

THE WORLD ACCORDING TO ADRIAN TAN Inkpot writer picks brain of the original Teenage Textbook (and Workbook) writer Adrian Tan, learning of his fans, his Pyramid Game appearance (actually we already knew about that) and whether he thinks Gurmit Singh is funny.

DISTURBING BEHAVIOR Disappointing Stepford Wives type horror thing with plodding twists and turns that Su-Fern finds predictable from miles away.

BABE: PIG IN THE CITY Cute animal pic with intriguing dark side gets high praise from this critic, says Babe fan WenQing.

Enemy of the State Surprisingly un-Brockheimer like conspiracy thriller that pits Will Smith against scary surveillance computer freaks led by Jon Voight. Cool, says Rebecca Wan.

A BUG'S LIFE Not quite the social commentary film that ANTZ was, A BUG'S LIFE is better: talented vocal characterisations and excellent animation makes this family movie a five-star treat for all, says Sherrie Lee.

The Teenage Textbook Movie Despite over-indulgent DJ episodes and an overly romanticised portrayal of teenage life, Adrian Tan's novel is a triumph of casting and comedy.

Italian Film Festival: L'Isola Alla Deriva (An Island Adrift) Chilling tale of young scrapper obsessed with dying who meets and follows a beautiful "Mademoiselle." Reviewed by Su Fern. For festival schedule and synopses, click here

SINGAPORE SCIENCE CENTRE (Imax) Descriptions and schedules of two IMAX films ALASKA: SPIRIT OF THE WILD and THE GREATEST PLACES currently at the Omni-Theatre in the Singapore Science Centre.

ANTZ Dreamworks' feud with Disney over doppleganger insect movie may not have left it with the better product. Rebecca Wan grumbles about mistaken Woody Allen perceptions and robot-like animations.

THE NEGOTIATOR The coolest talking character actors in Hollywood team up, but can't save this predictable though tightly drawn thriller, says Jack Choo.

THE TRUMAN SHOW Well-orchestrated five-star satire confirms Jack Choo's childhood perceptions that the world existed only for him alone.

VAMPIRES Vatican-backed vampire hunters track down the undead in bloody rampage of comic-book violence. Jack Choo gives a thumbs up to John Carpenter's latest offering of "popcorn gore."

RUSH HOUR Odd couple Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker raise tepid buddy movie rife with stereotypical insults to respectable level of enjoyment. Reviewed by long time Jackie Chan fan WenQing.

THE BIG HIT Nice-guy hitman who has problems with people not liking him takes on entire squad of assassins when kidnapping stint goes wrong. Reviewed by Rebecca Wan.

Slightly Older, Somewhat Mouldy Reviews

SAVING PRIVATE RYAN Gratuitous dying people scenes and overly emotive montages from Steven Spielberg's latest film, starring Matt Damon and Tom Hanks, leave WenQing very very cold.

THERE'S SOMETHING ABOUT MARY Farts, animal abuse, handicap jokes. The high chieftains of bad taste are in the house, and they're damn funny. Reviewed by Rebecca Wan.

SNAKE EYES Incongruous conclusion with high cheese factor clouds tight-knit thriller from De Palma, says Sherrie Lee.

BLADE Stylish horror-action thing with Wesley Snipes in rubber, leather and metal. Big on choreography, small on substance. Reviewed by Rebecca Wan.

THE MASK OF ZORRO Good triumphing over evil, revisionist history, flaming sexual chemistry, cool swordplay. This movie has everything. Reviewed by Adele Tan. (Note: Review Contains Spoilers)

BOOGIE NIGHTS The kind of movie that Singaporeans love to complain about not being able to pass through the censorship board (whine, whine, whine) has finally arrived. WenQing waxes lyrical about one man and his friends' odyssey through the multimillion porno industry.

THE AVENGERS Big new budget fails to inspire remake of the fabulous series from 60s' TV, Magritte or no Magritte. WenQing lists the reasons why.

THE HORSE WHISPERER With amazing landscapes and well-drawn characters, this one gets Jack Choo's vote for one of the best films of the year.

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